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ZIP 78722

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 6,767·Travis County·225th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$212
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ZIP 78722 · $1,753
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR+
$3,000
Research median
$2,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.7% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78722 (Austin, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,767
Median income
$105,046
Median age
35.6
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
16.9%
31.4%
35.9%
Under 1816.9%
18–3431.4%
35–5435.9%
55–646.7%
65+9.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
23.6%
White66.8%
Black7.5%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
14.7%
73%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college14.7%
Bachelor's+73%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78722 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,499 → $1,753
up 16.9%
Income
$85,137 → $105,046
up 23.4%
Population
5,938 → 6,767
up 14.0%
Renter share
52.1% → 47.7%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
71.9% → 73%
+1.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78722 in Austin, TX paid around $1,499 a month. That figure now sits near $1,753, up 16.9% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $85,137 to $105,046 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.4% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78722 in Austin, TX adding about 829 residents over the five-year window, up 14.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.1% to 47.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78722 in Austin, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78722 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,753/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($105,046/yr), ZIP 78722 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78722?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78722 (Austin, TX) is $1,753. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78722 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78722's median rent of $1,753/mo is $212 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78722 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78722 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #225 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,753/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78722?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,753/mo in ZIP 78722. The local median household income is $105,046/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78722?

Rent in ZIP 78722 has decreased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78722 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78722 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($105,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78722 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78722 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 78722 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78722 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78722 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78722 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $1,753/mo, it's $138 above the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78722 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78722 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78722's median household income ($105,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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